Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) Financials
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Newest figures come from the 10-Q for Q3 FY2026, filed Aug 13, 2026. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the LIVE SEC filings page.
Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) reported $434.2M in revenue over the twelve months to Jun 30, 2026, down 2.2% from the prior twelve months. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 15 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Profitability recovered through margin expansion and cost control, while elevated leverage continued to shape the balance sheet.
FY2025 revenue was lower, yet gross profit held above FY2024 as gross margin expanded to32.7% , indicating the improvement was not volume-led. That margin expansion alongside lower SG&A shifted operating income from-$13.6M to$14.6M , pointing to margin and expense control as the recovery mechanism.
Cash conversion improved with earnings quality: operating cash flow rose to
Balance-sheet pressure eased but remains meaningful: liabilities declined to
Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2025. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Live Ventures Inc's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Live Ventures Inc has an operating margin of 3.3%, meaning the company retains $3 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This results in a moderate score of 38/100, indicating healthy but not exceptional operating efficiency. This is up from -2.9% the prior year.
Live Ventures Inc's revenue declined 5.9% year-over-year, from $472.8M to $444.9M. This contraction results in a growth score of 70/100.
Live Ventures Inc has elevated debt relative to equity (D/E of 3.05), meaning the company relies heavily on borrowed funds. This high leverage results in a low score of 21/100, reflecting increased financial risk.
Live Ventures Inc's current ratio of 1.56 indicates adequate short-term liquidity, earning a score of 44/100. The company can meet its near-term obligations, though with limited headroom.
Live Ventures Inc has a free cash flow margin of 4.7%, earning a moderate score of 41/100. The company generates positive cash flow after capital investments, but with room for improvement.
Live Ventures Inc's ROE of 23.9% shows moderate profitability relative to equity, earning a score of 36/100. This is up from -36.6% the prior year.
Live Ventures Inc scores 1.63, below the 1.81 distress threshold. This indicates elevated financial distress risk and warrants close attention to liquidity and debt levels.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
Live Ventures Inc passes 7 of 8 computable financial strength tests (1 of the nine could not be computed from available data). All 4 profitability signals pass (positive income, cash flow, and earnings quality), all 2 leverage/liquidity signals pass, 1 of 2 efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Live Ventures Inc generates $1.26 in operating cash flow ($28.7M OCF vs $22.7M net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
Live Ventures Inc earns $0.94 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($14.6M vs $15.6M). This narrow margin raises concern about the company's ability to service its debt if operating income declines.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Live Ventures Inc generated $108.9M in revenue in Q3 2026. This represents a decrease of 3.2% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 5.8%.
Live Ventures Inc's EBITDA was $9.1M in Q3 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents a decrease of 27.4% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 377.1%.
Live Ventures Inc reported -$1.1M in net income in Q3 2026. This represents a decrease of 119.6% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 56.8%.
Live Ventures Inc earned -$0.34 per diluted share (EPS) in Q3 2026. This represents a decrease of 127.4% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 57.5%.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Live Ventures Inc generated $5.3M in free cash flow in Q3 2026, representing cash available after capex. This represents a decrease of 51.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 212.8%.
Live Ventures Inc held $10.9M in cash as of Q3 2026; long-term debt is not reported for that period.
Not reported for Q3 2026.
Margins & Returns
Live Ventures Inc's gross margin was 34.1% in Q3 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. That is unchanged from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 0.5 percentage points.
Live Ventures Inc's operating margin was 4.9% in Q3 2026, reflecting core business profitability. This is down 2.3 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 6.8 percentage points.
Live Ventures Inc's net profit margin was -1.0% in Q3 2026, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 5.8 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 1.4 percentage points.
Live Ventures Inc's ROE was -1.1% in Q3 2026, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is down 6.9 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 1.5 percentage points.
Capital Allocation
Live Ventures Inc repurchased no shares in Q3 2026. This represents a decrease of 100.0% from the same quarter a year earlier.
Live Ventures Inc invested $2.3M in capex in Q3 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 59.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 19.0%.
Not reported for Q3 2026.
LIVE Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $108.9M-3.2% | $102.9M-3.8% | $108.5M-2.7% | $113.9M+1.0% | $112.5M-9.2% | $107.0M-9.8% | $111.5M-5.2% | $112.7M+8.9% |
| Cost of Revenue | $71.8M-3.3% | $68.3M-4.9% | $73.2M-3.9% | $77.0M+0.3% | $74.2M-14.5% | $71.9M-13.6% | $76.1M-6.3% | $76.8M+4.1% |
| Gross Profit | $37.1M-3.1% | $34.6M-1.6% | $35.4M0.0% | $36.9M+2.5% | $38.3M+3.4% | $35.1M-0.9% | $35.4M-2.7% | $36.0M+20.6% |
| SG&A Expenses | $27.6M+5.0% | $27.7M-2.3% | $27.8M-7.4% | $29.1M-4.6% | $26.3M-12.6% | $28.3M-5.0% | $30.1M+8.6% | $30.5M+16.2% |
| Operating Income | $5.3M-34.0% | -$2.0M-196.0% | $3.5M+352.9% | $3.8M+121.6% | $8.0M+607.6% | $2.1M+349.6% | $762K-78.5% | -$17.5M-4836.6% |
| EBITDA | $9.1M-27.4% | $1.9M-70.6% | $7.4M+42.5% | $7.7M+158.7% | $12.6M+129.0% | $6.5M+93.8% | $5.2M-33.9% | -$13.1M-381.9% |
| Interest Expense | $3.8M-0.5% | $3.9M-1.0% | $3.6M-14.4% | $3.6M-15.9% | $3.9M-9.0% | $3.9M-5.6% | $4.2M0.0% | $4.3M+7.8% |
| Income Tax | $2.4M+18.2% | -$2.1M-141.0% | -$25K-130.9% | -$1.7M+23.3% | $2.1M+313.5% | $5.2M+530.3% | $81K+136.2% | -$2.2M-2163.3% |
| Net Income | -$1.1M-119.6% | -$2.4M-115.4% | -$64K-113.0% | $997K+105.0% | $5.4M+288.7% | $15.9M+583.6% | $492K+172.1% | -$19.9M-335.3% |
| EPS (Basic) | -$0.34-119.4% | -$0.80-115.7% | -$0.02-112.5% | $0.34+105.4% | $1.75+292.3% | $5.10+590.4% | $0.16+172.7% | -$6.32-332.9% |
| EPS (Diluted) | -$0.34-127.4% | -$0.80-115.8% | -$0.02-112.5% | -$0.04+99.4% | $1.24+236.3% | $5.05+585.6% | $0.16+172.7% | -$6.32-335.9% |
| Diluted Shares (Avg) | 3M-29.5% | 3M-2.1% | 3M-1.7% | N/A | 4M+38.7% | 3M-0.5% | 3M-1.2% | N/A |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: R&D Expenses.
LIVE Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $385.8M-0.4% | $392.5M-0.3% | $389.2M-1.6% | $386.4M-5.2% | $387.5M-11.3% | $393.6M-9.3% | $395.5M-9.4% | $407.5M-3.4% |
| Current Assets | $174.4M+2.7% | $179.3M+2.9% | $170.9M-0.9% | $173.1M-4.9% | $169.9M-9.4% | $174.2M-6.0% | $172.4M-6.9% | $181.9M-0.5% |
| Cash & Equivalents | $10.9M+43.0% | $15.2M+118.9% | $15.1M+104.3% | $8.8M+91.9% | $7.6M+61.9% | $6.9M+54.4% | $7.4M+33.0% | $4.6M+6.8% |
| Short-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Inventory | $120.0M-0.4% | $121.6M-0.5% | $118.2M-4.2% | $120.7M-4.5% | $120.5M-7.0% | $122.3M-6.6% | $123.4M-6.8% | $126.3M-3.8% |
| Accounts Receivable | $39.7M+1.7% | $39.1M-5.2% | $34.2M-10.1% | $39.9M-14.8% | $39.0M-20.1% | $41.2M-9.5% | $38.0M-10.2% | $46.9M+13.8% |
| Long-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Goodwill | $57.1M-6.6% | $57.1M-6.6% | $61.2M0.0% | $61.2M0.0% | $61.2M-22.7% | $61.2M-20.2% | $61.2M-20.2% | $61.2M-19.4% |
| Total Liabilities | $293.9M+0.2% | $299.6M-1.7% | $293.9M-8.8% | $291.1M-13.0% | $293.2M-14.8% | $304.6M-9.9% | $322.2M-4.4% | $334.7M+4.0% |
| Current Liabilities | $128.9M+24.8% | $104.9M-16.1% | $101.7M-16.2% | $111.0M-14.4% | $103.3M-20.6% | $125.0M+17.5% | $121.5M+17.5% | $129.7M+32.5% |
| Non-Current Liabilities | $165.0M-13.1% | $194.7M+8.4% | $192.2M-4.3% | $180.1M-12.1% | $190.0M-11.3% | $179.7M-22.4% | $200.8M-14.2% | $205.0M-8.4% |
| Total Equity | $91.9M-2.5% | $92.9M+4.5% | $95.3M+30.0% | $95.3M+30.8% | $94.3M+1.7% | $88.9M-7.2% | $73.3M-26.3% | $72.9M-27.2% |
| Retained Earnings | $25.5M-9.2% | $26.5M-7.3% | $29.0M+127.1% | $29.1M+136.8% | $28.1M-12.7% | $28.6M-18.2% | $12.8M-66.6% | $12.3M-68.5% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Long-Term Debt.
LIVE Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $7.6M-38.1% | -$2.8M-1307.4% | $9.8M+4.8% | $6.8M+0.4% | $12.3M+4.5% | $231K+104.0% | $9.4M+19.4% | $6.7M+61318.2% |
| Depreciation & Amortization | $3.8M-15.7% | $3.9M-10.9% | $3.9M-11.1% | $3.9M-10.8% | $4.5M+4.6% | $4.4M+5.1% | $4.4M+2.8% | $4.4M+2.4% |
| Stock-Based Compensation | $50K0.0% | $49K0.0% | $51K0.0% | N/A | $50K-75.0% | $49K-2.0% | $51K+2.0% | N/A |
| Capital Expenditures | $2.3M+59.0% | $1.9M-23.0% | $1.3M-26.5% | $1.9M-44.3% | $1.4M-11.2% | $2.5M+45.3% | $1.8M+9.8% | $3.5M-46.5% |
| Free Cash Flow | $5.3M-51.0% | -$4.7M-107.9% | $8.5M+12.2% | $4.8M+48.1% | $10.8M+7.0% | -$2.3M+69.6% | $7.6M+22.0% | $3.3M+150.0% |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$2.3M-59.0% | -$1.9M+23.0% | -$1.3M+26.5% | -$1.9M+44.3% | -$1.4M+89.0% | -$2.5M-45.3% | -$1.8M+43.0% | -$3.5M+86.2% |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$9.6M+5.5% | $4.8M+165.5% | -$2.2M+53.8% | -$3.6M-7.5% | -$10.1M-745.7% | $1.8M-71.9% | -$4.8M-39.6% | -$3.4M-113.0% |
| Share Buybacks | $0-100.0% | $0-100.0% | $0-100.0% | $0-100.0% | $112K-75.5% | $259K-13.1% | $157K+46.7% | $4K+33.3% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Dividends Paid.
LIVE Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 34.1%0.0pp | 33.6%+0.8pp | 32.6%+0.9pp | 32.4%+0.5pp | 34.0%+4.1pp | 32.8%+2.9pp | 31.7%+0.8pp | 31.9%+3.1pp |
| Operating Margin | 4.9%-2.3pp | -1.9%-3.9pp | 3.2%+2.5pp | 3.3%+18.8pp | 7.1%+6.2pp | 1.9%+2.7pp | 0.7%-2.3pp | -15.5%-15.9pp |
| Net Margin | -1.0%-5.8pp | -2.4%-17.2pp | -0.1%-0.5pp | 0.9%+18.5pp | 4.8%+7.1pp | 14.8%+17.6pp | 0.4%+1.0pp | -17.6%-13.2pp |
| Return on Equity | -1.1%-6.9pp | -2.6%-20.5pp | -0.1%-0.7pp | 1.1%+28.3pp | 5.7%+8.8pp | 17.8%+21.3pp | 0.7%+1.4pp | -27.3%-22.7pp |
| Return on Assets | -0.3%-1.7pp | -0.6%-4.7pp | 0.0%-0.1pp | 0.3%+5.1pp | 1.4%+2.0pp | 4.0%+4.8pp | 0.1%+0.3pp | -4.9%-3.8pp |
| Current Ratio | 1.35-0.3x | 1.71+0.3x | 1.68+0.3x | 1.56+0.2x | 1.65+0.2x | 1.39-0.3x | 1.42-0.4x | 1.40-0.5x |
| Debt-to-Equity | 3.20+0.1x | 3.23-0.2x | 3.08-1.3x | 3.05-1.5x | 3.11-0.6x | 3.43-0.1x | 4.40+1.0x | 4.59+1.4x |
| Asset Turnover | 0.280.0x | 0.260.0x | 0.280.0x | 0.290.0x | 0.290.0x | 0.270.0x | 0.280.0x | 0.280.0x |
| FCF Margin | 4.9%-4.7pp | -4.6%-2.5pp | 7.8%+1.0pp | 4.2%+1.3pp | 9.6%+1.5pp | -2.1%+4.2pp | 6.8%+1.5pp | 2.9%+9.2pp |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Ventures Inc LIVE | FY2025 | $444.9M | $22.7M | 5.1% | $26.9M | 42/100 |
| Kirklands KIRK | FY2024 | $441.4M | -$23.1M | -5.2% | $37.3M | 14/100 |
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| Haverty Furniture Cos Inc HVT | FY2025 | $759.0M | $19.7M | 2.6% | $435.1M | 26/100 |
| Natural Health Trends Corp NHTC | FY2025 | $39.8M | -$882K | -2.2% | $13.7M | 34/100 |
| Rectitude Holdings Ltd RECT | FY2026 | $39.7M | $2.8M | 7.0% | $21.0M | 66/100 |
Where Live Ventures Inc Ranks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Live Ventures Inc's annual revenue?
Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) reported $444.9M in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a -5.9% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Live Ventures Inc's revenue growing?
Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) revenue declined by 5.9% year-over-year, from $472.8M to $444.9M in fiscal year 2025.
Is Live Ventures Inc profitable?
Yes, Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) reported a net income of $22.7M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of 5.1%.
What is Live Ventures Inc's EBITDA?
Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) had EBITDA of $31.9M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
What is Live Ventures Inc's gross margin?
Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) had a gross margin of 32.7% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is Live Ventures Inc's operating margin?
Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) had an operating margin of 3.3% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Live Ventures Inc's net profit margin?
Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) had a net profit margin of 5.1% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is Live Ventures Inc's return on equity (ROE)?
Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) has a return on equity of 23.9% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Live Ventures Inc's free cash flow?
Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) generated $21.0M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a 72.8% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Live Ventures Inc's operating cash flow?
Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) generated $28.7M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Live Ventures Inc's total assets?
Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) had $386.4M in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Live Ventures Inc's capital expenditures?
Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) invested $7.7M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
What is Live Ventures Inc's current ratio?
Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) had a current ratio of 1.56 as of fiscal year 2025, which is generally considered healthy.
What is Live Ventures Inc's debt-to-equity ratio?
Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.05 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Live Ventures Inc's return on assets (ROA)?
Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) had a return on assets of 5.9% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Live Ventures Inc's P/E ratio?
Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) has no price-to-earnings ratio at the moment: net loss, so no earnings multiple (trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026). The market capitalization is $26.9M as of Sep 3, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Live Ventures Inc's price-to-sales ratio?
Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) trades at 0.1x sales, its market capitalization divided by revenue of $434.2M revenue, trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026. The market capitalization is $26.9M as of Sep 3, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Live Ventures Inc's Altman Z-Score?
Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) has an Altman Z-Score of 1.63, placing it in the Distress Zone (elevated bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Live Ventures Inc's Piotroski F-Score?
Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) has a Piotroski F-Score of 7 out of 8 computable signals; 1 of the nine could not be computed from available data, so the full-scale strength rating is not shown. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Live Ventures Inc's earnings high quality?
Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) has an earnings quality ratio of 1.26x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can Live Ventures Inc cover its interest payments?
Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) has an interest coverage ratio of 0.94x, meaning it can struggle to cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Live Ventures Inc?
Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) scores 42 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating moderate standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.